Mark H. Jaffe

Mark H. Jaffe

4.9
Rating: 1.4

Licensed for 37 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at Princeton, NJ
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense ... +4 more

4475 Route 27, Princeton, NJ

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022
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About Mark

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 25%

former prosecutor for princeton public safety former prosecutor for nordstroms special prosecutor in Newark Adams Plainfield mediator

25%
Criminal Defense 20%

former active member of police prosecutor law clerk

20%
Real Estate 10%

609 number as base

10%
Juvenile Law 5%

law enforcement background law clerk in tons of courts

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 37 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1988

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Location

Mark H. Jaffe, Attorney At Law

4475 Route 27, Princeton, NJ, 08528

Mark Jaffe Law Firm

4105 Suite 11 , Rte 1, Monmouth Junction, NJ, 08852

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Mark H. Jaffe's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

318 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 20 reviews | Car Accidents

Posted by Mary Margaret | February 08, 2011 | Car Accidents

Professional, Hard-working, Compassionate

Traveling to work one morning, I rear-ended the car in front of me. Luckily, it was a minor accident, but I received a summons, anyway. Taking care of an elderly parent out of state, and job stress...the accident was the last thing I needed to have happened. In the mail, I soon received lots of ads f...rom lawyers offering to help. I chose Mr. Jaffe's because of the experience he said he had in the court system. Not knowing what to expect, I made an appointment and met with him. I was a nervous wreck, but Mr. Jaffe immediately reassured me that everything would be fine. He answered all of my questions and explained exactly what was going to happen each step of the way. Mr. Jaffe was available to me 24/7 and responded to e-mails and phone calls moments after they were sent/made.I was very impressed! My day at court went very smoothly. Mr. Jaffe handled the matter most professionally, He demonstrated thorough knowledge of his craft and was gracious to everyone involved.The points I would have received against my license were waived, and I was protected from any future lawsuit regarding the accident. I strongly recommend Mr. Mark Jaffe. He is extremely busy with numerous cases, but when it is your turn, he treats you like you're his only client. Thank you, Mr. Jaffe! God Bless You!

Posted by Tom | January 24, 2011 | Car Accidents

Excellent at what he does

I was recently involved in a motor vehicle accident with multiple violations.Mark did an excellant job of explaining the process of prosecution and judgement and accurately predicted the outcome. He had a calming effect throughout the process. He was extremely knowledgeable of all the motor vehicle l...aws, infractrions and consequences.He was the right man for the job. Dont go to traffic court without him.

Posted by Timothy | December 22, 2010 | Car Accidents

Eats, breathes, and lives for his clients!

I recently had a traffic accident and turned to Mark for legal counsel. This was the first time I'd come in contact with Mark and was a little nervous about what to except, however after all the interactions I've had with him over the past weeks (including being with him at my court appearance) I ca...n now recommend him whole-heartedly to anyone seeking a genuinely trustworthy lawyer!! Apart from very minor scheduling hiccup Mark was on top of everything. He kept in constant contact with me throughout the whole process and was available to answer any question I had on a nearly 24/7 basis. He is very personal, professional, and someone who obviously cares a lot about doing his job well - something I always take as a good sign. Thanks again Mark!! P.S. Just "for the record"....I did not receive any sort of compensation for this endorsement!!!

Posted by Arvind | December 18, 2009 | Car Accidents

Mark Jaffe is a great friend in need!

I had a great experience with Mark H. Jaffe! And I wish to share this with everyone. He delivered what he promised. I have a clean driving record and was wrongly charged in an accident. Mark got my case dismissed. He paid good attention to all the details of the incident. I remember that for my... initial meeting, I did not have a car, and he came over to my home. Since then, we developed a good working relationship. He always kept me in the loop through phone calls, e-mails and letters. He also gave me his cell number and invited me to call him at any time. He is very dedicated to his work, and is well-known and respected in the court. I highly recommend Mark Jaffe. I hope that I do not need to use his professional services again (but if I do have the misfortune to be involved in an incident, I would have no hesitation in contacting him right away) but I look forward to continue this relationship as a friend.

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2009 | Car Accidents

WONDERFUL LAWYER WHO TRULY CARES ABOUT HIS CLIENTS DURING AND AFTER HE WORKS WITH YOU

I used Mark Jaffe twice for traffic-related offenses-one was an accident that I was not at fault for and another was for a speeding ticket. Both times his vast knowledge of the NJ courts and his good relations with those who work in the court served me well and I was able to have a ticket dismissed a...s well as the other one changed to a non-point accumulating ticket. STRONGLY recommend Mark to anyone!

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Experience

Rating:  1.4 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Suspension issued in NJ, 2022

updated on 08/22/2025

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Mark’s comment:

“A reprimand was issued due to a misunderstanding involving parking tickets on a friend’s vehicle I had temporarily used; although I paid my friend for the fines, procedural issues arose because I was not the registered owner, and the court held me responsible despite my good-faith effort to resolve the matter.”

Reprimanded issued in NJ, 2020

updated on 08/22/2025

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Mark’s comment:

“The reprimand was based solely on not having a written contract in a pro bono case, as I did not believe a formal agreement was required when offering free legal assistance.”

Censure issued in NJ, 2017

updated on 08/22/2025

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the State did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case, the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Mark’s comment:

“While caring for my dying mother, I submitted a rushed expungement in a difficult case involving a mentally impaired client; although the outcome was successful, a complaint was later filed due to the filing’s quality, which led to a reprimand. I then provided a full refund to the client.”

Reprimanded issued in NJ, 2012

updated on 08/22/2025

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Mark’s comment:

“In a rare case, an interpreter—unknown to me at the time—provided false testimony, which contributed to my reprimand and mistrial; I’ve handled over 14,000 cases with integrity and success, and I remain committed to delivering strong, ethical representation.”

Honors

2025

Client's Choice, Avvo

2025

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Honorary Deputy Sheriff, Hudson County, Hudson County Bar Association

1994

Appointed Prosecutor, Princeton

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Mark H. Jaffe

1996 - 1999

Conflict Public Defender, City Of West Windsor

1990 - 1999

Pool Public Defender, Middlesex County Public Defenders Office

1989 - 1999

Legal Counsel, Hudson County Chiefs of Police Association

1988 - 1990

Assistant Prosecutor, Union County Prosecutor's Office

1984 - 1992

Prosecutor, Princeton University

1982 - 1989

Researcher, New Jersey State Police

Associations

1988 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

Mercer County Bar Association

Member

Middlesex County Bar Association

Member

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

1999 - 2000

Hudson County Chiefs of Police Association

Legal Counsel

Education

1987

Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Rutgers University

MA - Masters

1979

Rutgers College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1985

New York Times Correspondent
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